Origins of the Parrish surname
About the Parrishs
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Interesting facts about Parrish
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Parrish surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Parrish first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Parrishs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Parrishs in 1921
Dressmaker
67
General Servant Domestic
48
Domestic Servant
38
General Servant
23
Laundress
23
Common male occupations for Parrishs in 1921
Farm Hands
157
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
125
General Farmers
92
Agricultural Labourer
58
Farm Labourer
56
